5 Colts who overachieved during 2017 season

Each season, there are surprises on every team. Some players exceed their expectations while others fail to meet theirs. The Indianapolis Colts had both types of players during the 2017 season.

The Colts wound up finishing with one of the worst records in the NFL but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some bright spots on either side of the ball.

Let’s take a look at five Colts who exceeded expectations during the 2017 season;

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Rashaan Melvin

One of the biggest — if not the biggest — surprise for the Colts in 2017, Melvin turned out to be the best cornerback on the roster. He enjoyed a breakout season and likely would have continued doing so had he not suffered a hand injury in Week 12.

Melvin finished with three interceptions and allowed a passer rating of just 60.3, per Pro Football Focus, when opposing quarterbacks threw his way. He’s a pending free agent but the Colts would be wise to bring him back.

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